Man sentenced in Springfield for using dark web to fund Chicago rapper’s lavish lifestyle
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – A man from the Chicago area was sentenced in Springfield federal court in connection with his role in a...
WNIJ collaborates with Freeport’s ‘Freepod’ to bring you more information from northwest Illinois
A couple of months ago, we learned about a community-driven effort to increase coverage of local events and information to residents in Freeport, Illinois....
3 of the Most Annoying Sounds You’ll Hear in Rockford Right Now
Not gonna lie, Rockford is a noisy place to live. People in the 815 are constantly moving and hustling, so maybe they don't notice...
Salvation Army Women’s Auxiliary announces fabric and craft sale
JANESVILLE — The Salvation Army, 514 Sutherland Avenue, in Janesville, is having its 30th annual women’s auxiliary fabric and craft sale. It...
Breaking down the heat of August with a holiday forecast
August has been a scorcher. 13-WREX meteorologist John Jurgens joins Morning Edition host Jason Cregier to discuss just how hot this month has been....
Pritzker issues state Disaster Proclamation for Winnebago County flood damage
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — On Friday, Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker issued a Disaster Proclamation for Winnebago and other counties that suffered damage from...
Rockford to get first-ever downtown Starbucks store
Justin Fern's Urban Equity Properties is bringing an international coffee chain to downtown Rockford and reviving a dormant corner of downtown ...
Rockford BBB: Illinois Scammers Using Fake Local Phone Numbers
Here in Illinois and across the country, people are losing tens of billions of dollars to phone scams and scammers every single year. In...
One Wisconsin Dive Bar Many Northern Illinois Residents Rave About
Summer weekends are made for road trips, and if you're looking for a fun place to grab some cheap drinks and enjoy good company...
Here’s where The Sandwich Factory is nesting for the grand opening of its food...
MACHESNEY PARK - A sandwich shop that was a local staple for more than four decades makes its return this weekend with its new...
